Hands-On: With The New 39 MM Rolex Oyster Perpetual
A question we receive from readers all the time is, "I have around $5,000 to spend, and I want one watch I can wear every single day, and will last me the rest of my life – what do I buy?" There are plenty of good options, certainly, but not many great options. If we are talking about a product that will last a lifetime, we tend to think of blue-chip lines from Omega, JLC, IWC, and certainly, Rolex. Today at Baselworld, Rolex showed us a brand new watch that we think might become a stock answer for the question above – a new Oyster Perpetual, now in 39 mm, and retailing for $5,700. 1 OF 4 The Oyster Perpetual is the entry level Rolex (RIP "Air-King"), but still one of the absolute core products of the collection. The Oyster Perpetual comes in five, yes five, different case sizes, with the latest being a perfect 39 mm. The new 39 mm OP also has some updated dials including a beautiful dark rhodium with a sunray finish. The OP is also made s

Difference between 15300BA and 15300OR
I wonder about the difference between 15300BA and 15300OR, both being the same size and in red gold? I notice that the OR version is valued higher by Chrono24 (about $2000 difference)(15300BA.OO.D088CR.01 and 15300OR.OO.D088CR.01)

Anyone have the Ti 44 ROO on a black strap?
If could you post a few pics? Possibly also on the stock grey? Thanks!

Forum acronyms and vocabulary
This will be a living list and updated when new abbreviations become known and added..AD = Authorized Dealer (of Rolex or another watchmaker)AK = Air KingAR - Anti-reflective coatingARW= Authorized Rolex WatchmakerBAR = Pressure/Depth rating (e.g.30BAR, 300m/1000ft) BLNR = Bleu/Noir (French for Blue/Black)Bluesy = Blue TT SubBNIB = Brand New In BoxBPH = Beats per hour ie. 28,800 bph, 36,000 bphCal = Calibre (of a movement)COSC = Contr?le Officiel Suisse des Chronom��tres (Certified Chronometer)Coke = Black/Red GMT InsertDD = Day-DateDJ = DateJustDLC = Diamond Like Carbon (usually blacked-out cases)DRSD = Double Red Sea DwellerDSSD = Deep Sea Sea DwellerEXP = ExplorerEXP II = Explorer IIFlip = Changing watches in one's collectionFSOT = For Sale Or TradeGMT = Greenwich Mean Time GMT/GMT II = GMT Master II (Rolex Professional line model)GMTIIC = GMTII with Ceramic BezelGV = Glace Verti (green-crystal of the Milgauss)HEV = Helium Escape ValveIBTL = In Before The LockJUB = Jubilee BraceletLE

Resellers & Grey Dealers
Just curious on how the TRF members feel about reselling. I am not talking about worn pieces; but rather currently offered Rolex models for sale from private individuals that were purchased for the exclusive purpose of reselling for a profit. Is the grey dealer any different than a private party doing the same thing (reselling)?Is reselling a new thing? Is it short lived? How do you see it affecting watch collecting as it used to be?I am newer to the forum so I am NOT trying to step on toes; just wondering how the members and/or collectors view this in the watch world.